No. 32: The Law Shaking Up the Art World

Does an artist have the legal right to protect the intangible messages of their artwork? That’s the question facing Arturo Di Modica, creator of Wall Street’s iconic bronze Charging Bull, which last month was joined by another, more diminutive bronze called Fearless Girl. Di Modica argues the addition—which stares down his bull—changes the message of his work and violates his legal rights. On this episode, we’re joined by two art lawyers to discuss the Visual Artist Rights Act, the U.S. law at the heart of Di Modica’s claim.